SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 48
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 48
Author: Menjivar (D), et al.
Introduced: 5/27/25
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride
Month.
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution proclaims June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, urges all Californians to join in
celebrating the culture, accomplishments, and contributions of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and encourages the people of California to
work to help advance the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
and queer people and their families.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people come from all walks of
life, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin,
economic status, physical or mental ability, medical condition, sex, or gender
identity or expression.
2) More lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are being elected to
public offices across the country, playing in professional sports leagues,
occupying the highest positions in business and government, and serving as role
models for all.
3) An unprecedented number of adults in the United States identify as LGBTQ+,
with a jump from 7.6% to 9.3% of Americans who identify as lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, or queer in 2024. Young people, especially Generation Z,
are driving the increase.
4) June 1 to June 30 spotlights LGBTQ+ people and their voices, increases
awareness and knowledge of issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community, and
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commemorates lives lost to hate and violence, as well as health epidemics,
amongst additional efforts to support the diverse LGBTQ+ community.
This resolution proclaims June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, urges all Californians to join in celebrating the
culture, accomplishments, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
and queer people, and encourages the people of California to work to help advance
the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and
their families.
Related/Prior Legislation
SR 96 (Eggman, 2024) – Adopted in Senate.
HR 101 (Ward, 2024) – Adopted in Assembly.
SR 33 (Eggman, 2023) – Adopted in Senate.
HR 33 (Ward, 2023) – Adopted in Assembly.
SR 92 (Eggman, 2022) – Adopted in Senate.
HR 114 (Low, 2022) – Adopted in Assembly.
SR 39 (Eggman, 2021) – Adopted in Senate.
HR 51 (Low, 2021) – Adopted in Assembly.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 6/3/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/3/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/4/25 20:37:16
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